Supporting

We work closely with Government and policymakers, representing the sharing economy community, and lobbying for changes to protect consumers and sharing economy businesses.

Regulating

Our members sign up to a central code of conduct, to maintain and set standards for staff training, safety and complaints procedures. Click on the link below to read the full Code of Conduct.

Our Code of Conduct

Unlocking

Sharing Economy UK was launched in March 2015 following a Government-commissioned independent review, entitled ‘Unlocking the UK’s Sharing Economy’, published in November 2014.

About us

Definition

The sharing economy involves using internet technologies to connect groups of people and organisations to make better use of goods, skills, services, capital and spaces.

Our three key objectives

  • Advocate
  • Set Standards
  • Find Answers

Make the UK a global centre for the sharing economy

Promote kitemark TrustSeal for responsible sharing economy practices

Respond to the shared challenges and opportunities of our members

Find out more

Our members

Sharing Economy UK represents businesses working across a number of areas within the sharing economy. The current members are:

Latest News

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APPG for Tourism report on the impact of the sharing economy on the UK tourism industry

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Scottish Government's response to the report of the Scottish Expert Advisory Panel on the Collaborative Economy

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UK sharing economy usage rises by 60 per cent

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